General Test Preparation Tips
True or False?
Going back and looking at the course objectives to make sure you accomplished the objectives is a bad way to prepare for a test?
False
True/False?
Reading questions carefully is a major cause of answering questions incorrectly.
True
What does thinking macro mean?
Relating terms to general ideas
What are qualifying words?
Statements that use absolute terms (never, always, only, necessary, must, etc)
When should you review the format of the exam?
Before the exam
What questions should you answer first?
The ones you know
What should you ask yourself when writing an essay exam?
Is this relating back to the original question?
When should you NOT guess?
When it counts as points against you.
What are some ways to practice before a test?
Quizlet, old tests, making your own questions, googling questions
What is one of the first things you should do when you get an exam?
Write down anything you memorized when studying
What does thinking micro mean?
Adding supporting examples
True or False?
Try answering the question yourself before looking at the answer options
True
Where can you get help on campus?
Math and Stats help, Writing help (library)
What does budgeting time according to marks mean?
It means to answer questions that are worth more marks first
What does the keyword "describe" mean?
Give a word picture of ...
What are relative terms?
terms (like, often, seldom, perhaps, generally, etc.)
What are three ways you can stay healthy when preparing for an exam?
Eat healthy, exercise, get good sleeps
How long should it take to write a test?
There is no set time. Make sure to answer all questions (as long as they do not count against you). Leave enough time to read over the test.
In a geology class, the professor has used television to show how cross-bedding is a common feature of sandstone. On a quiz he wants to be sure that the students know--with some preciseness-- the meaning of the term cross-bedding.
What term would be best to paraphrase this question?
a) contrast
b)compare
c) define
Define
What is the best strategy to use when writing a multiple choice exam?
Eliminate options you know are wrong first then look for key words and make an educated answer.